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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.34 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.34 and 18.86 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.34 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.34 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.34 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.25/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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